This grant is available only to 5th grade teachers in the Yadkin PeeDee River Basin.

You have a terrific idea about how to create student excitement about environmental stewardship and promote the protection of our natural environment. Let NC Beautiful help with financial support and encouragement as you develop your idea and become an environmental leader. Since 1999, NC Beautiful, a private, 501(c)3 nonprofit, has provided K-12 teachers, around the state, with resources to develop educational programming that enhances and supports ABC Initiatives and the NC Standard Course of Study. Through the Philip Morris USA grant, teachers are rewarded for their innovation and creativity as they promote these traits in their students, to improve their appreciation of the environment which in turn improves the beauty of our State. We look forward to serving you!

GRANT GOALS - Our Goal is that this grant will:

• Cultivate an appreciation of natural environments by placing children in them.
• Build leadership awareness of the need for getting youth "in the Green".
• Create materials and resources that can be used by others with K-12 students.
• Develop in-school, E-educational mentors, and E-ambassadors for future growth.
• Develop a sustainable, outdoor program which will continue after the grant period.

AWARDS - Teachers are recognized with the following:

• Grants: $1500 per grant for use between January 2009 and June 2009.
• Recognition: Great feeling of lasting accomplishment for grantee and their students.
• Eligibility: NC Beautiful / Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin Grants sponsored by Philip Morris USA are available ONLY to 5th grade teachers in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin. All project teachers must be certified to teach in North Carolina and leaders must be full time teachers at the applicant school. The applicant school must be a recognized, accredited institution within the state of North Carolina, public or private schools are included. The applicant school must follow the recognized NC Standard Course of Study and ABC Initiatives. After-school programs, mentoring programs and pre-school programs are not eligible.

SECTIONS - The online application has 5 sections designed to be filled in through your computer.

1. Contact info: Provide general info about yourself and your school so we can communicate easily.
2. Narrative: Up to a two page narrative describing your project
3. Budget: One page detailing materials to be purchased and other expenses you expect to incur
4. Commitment Letter: Letter committing school to complete projected work
5. Supporting documents: (Optional) Drawing, photo, letter of support from community partner

Click on Proceed to Application Details for more information about the online application.